diff --git a/listener.py b/listener.py
index 13cc49d..81a512b 100755
--- a/listener.py
+++ b/listener.py
@@ -115,6 +115,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 
     # Start sniffing in a background thread
     try:
+        last_channel = current_channel
+        channel_check_counter = 0
+        
         while running:
             sniff(
                 iface=LISTEN_INTERFACE,
@@ -124,7 +127,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
                 timeout=10
             )
             print_stats()
-            
+
             # Check channel every 3 loops (~30 seconds)
             channel_check_counter += 1
             if channel_check_counter >= 3: